Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 314 1873
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172965
Common Names
- Garovaglia tortifolia
- Tortifolia Garovaglia
- Garovaglia Tortifolia
Description
Garovaglia tortifolia (also called 'Tortuous Garovaglia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has narrow, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Garovaglia tortifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Garovaglia tortifolia has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Where to Find Garovaglia tortifolia
Garovaglia tortifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Garovaglia tortifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Garovaglia tortifolia?
Garovaglia tortifolia
What is the common name of Garovaglia tortifolia?
Garovaglia tortifolia
Where is Garovaglia tortifolia found?
Central America
Species in the Garovaglia genus
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Species in the Ptychomniaceae family
Cladomnion ericoides,
Cladomniopsis crenato-obtusa,
Dichelodontium nitidum,
Endotrichellopsis laevifolia,
Euptychium piliferum,
Euptychium cuspidatum,
Euptychium dumosum,
Euptychium mucronatum,
Euptychium pungens,
Euptychium robustum,
Euptychium vitiense,
Garovaglia binsteadii,
Garovaglia brassii,
Garovaglia crispata,
Garovaglia eberhardtii,
Garovaglia robbinsii,
Garovaglia zantenii,
Garovaglia angustifolia,
Garovaglia aristata,
Garovaglia baeuerlenii,
Garovaglia compressa,
Garovaglia crispa,
Garovaglia elegans,
Garovaglia luzonensis,
Garovaglia plicata,
Garovaglia plumosa,
Garovaglia powellii,
Garovaglia setigera,
Garovaglia subelegans,
Garovaglia tortifolia,
Garovaglia mujuensis,
Glyphothecium sciuroides,
Hampeella alaris,
Hampeella pallens,
Hampeella concavifolia,
Ombronesus chilensis,
Ptychomniella ptychocarpon,
Ptychomnion aciculare,
Ptychomnion cygnisetum,
Ptychomnion densifolium,
Ptychomnion falcatulum,
Tetraphidopsis pusilla,
Glyphotheciopsis gracilis,